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TROUBLESHOOTING
LIFTGA
TE WILL NOT LIFT RATED CAPACITY
1. Use voltmeter to verify the 
battery voltage is 12.6 volts or 
more under load from pump 
motor.
2. Check for structural damage 
or lack of lubrication. Replace 
warn parts.
Keep dirt, water and other contaminants 
from entering the hydraulic system. Before 
opening the hydraulic !
 uid reservoir " ller 
cap, drain plug and hydraulic lines, clean 
up contaminants that can get in the open-
ings. Also, protect the openings from acci-
dental contamination during maintenance. 
CAUTION
3.
 Check the 2250 PSI pressure relief 
valve as follows. With platform on the 
ground, remove plug from test port 
(FIG. 32-1). Install 0-4000 PSI pres-
sure gauge in the test port (FIG. 32-1). 
Hold the control switch in the “RAISE” 
position. Adjust the relief valve until the 
gauge reads 2250 +/- 150 PSI (FIGS. 
32-1). Remove gauge and reinstall plug 
in the port. Then, reinstall relief valve 
cover.
ADJUSTING RAISING RELIEF VALVE
FIG. 32-1
ADJUSTMENT
COVER
RELIEF VALVE
ADJUST SCREW
PRESSURE
GAUGE
TEST
PORT
4. Check if pump relief valve is dirty. Clean or 
replace relief valve, if necessary.